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Over investing in treasuries IS a risky investment. Especially when bank accounts are supposed to be the least risky place to put money. Treasuries have interes

by _uhtu 3y ago

Over investing in treasuries IS a risky investment. Especially when bank accounts are supposed to be the least risky place to put money. Treasuries have interest rate risk that needs to be hedged.

anonporridge 3y ago
Where else are banks supposed to invest, besides mortgages?
- TheCoelacanth 3y ago
  Treasuries with a shorter time until maturation would be one option.
- _uhtu 3y ago
  They can buy TIPS or interest rate swaps to hedge, for example.